"THERE IS SOMETHING ROTTEN...

...in the state of Denmark". (Hamlet) Substitute "Britain" for "Denmark" - you got it! This poor young plane tree lives just before my front door - it doesn't do much for my natural optimism!

Watched Charles Leclerc (extra) win the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa Francorchamps this afternoon. Was kind of impressed that after the tedious trophy ceremony they forewent (is that a word?) the traditional Champagne squirting farce - in respect of the death yesterday of Antoine Hubert in an F2 race...